Review of Morocco (1930) by Greg W — 29 Mar 2015

Cooper & dietrich sizzle in this pre-code adventure pic.

This review of Morocco (1930) was written by Greg W on 29 Mar 2015.

Morocco has generally received positive reviews.

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By Martin T (888) on 10 Aug 2009

Despite the star-quality of both the main actors, Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper, this film doesn't have a good story, in fact it's dated and lame…

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By Michael L (2,383) on 29 Feb 2008

A good early sound film by von sternberg, definetely one of the early creators film noir. gary cooper is well...gary cooper…

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By Jon P (467) on 10 Oct 2011

Thanks to an iconic finale, lush visuals and exquisite direction, Marlene Dietrich's American movie debut is totally unforgettable…

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By Dan H (1,470) on 23 Oct 2007

A Golden-Oldie - 1930 no less. Sound had just come in. Dietrich as directed by von Sternberg, in blistering top form…

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By Ahmed M (451) on 16 Oct 2010

Primarily because it's visually stunning considering the age. It could be because of Sternbergâ…

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By Stefanos T (84) on 16 Oct 2010

There is no questioning Marlene Dietrichâ…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 20 Mar 2009

Features luminous performances by Dietrich and Cooper. After repeated viewings, its allure stands up, and the ending really is quite good…

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By Antonius B (353) on 18 May 2016

Morocco does have a good turn from Marlene Dietrich, it is charming at times and it has a couple of interesting sequences, but it is mostly…

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By Anna S (420) on 13 Feb 2009

Dietrich has more chemistry with the woman she briefly pecks on the lips than she does with Gary Cooper throughout the entire movie…

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By Sausages M (143) on 13 Aug 2012

I wish the DVD wasn't so soft because it barely does justice to this great film…

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